OCBF BRACE - TO - BEAM CONNECTION DESIGN

Member Properties:

Bracing = 3x3x1/4"
Fy = 36 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Thickness = 0.25 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Area = 1.44 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
r = 0.926 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Lev = 2 in
Leh = 1.5 in
Spacing of Bolt = 3 in
Ubs = 0.8
Hole Dia. = 0.8125 in

Plate
thickness = 0.25 in
Fy = 36 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Lev = 2 in
Leh = 1.5 in
S = 3 in
Hole Dia. = 0.8125 in

bolt dia. = 0.75

n = 6

Required Tensile Strength = 19 kips

Determine the expected tensile strength of the brace

Therefore,

Ptension = Fy*Ag/1.67
= 31.0 kips

For 60% Capacity = 19 kips

Determine the expected rupture strength of the brace

Therefore,

Ptension = 0.75*Fu*Ag/2
 = 31.3 kips

For 60% Capacity = 19 kips

connection design strength req. = 19

Brace-to-Gusset Connection Design

Using AISC Manual Table 7-3 for 3/4” in.-diameter ASTM A325 (Group A)
In Single Shear With Standard Holes

Available Strength of bolt = 11.9 kips/bolt

Rn/Ω = 11.9 kips/bolt

nreq'd = Pa/Rn/Ω
= 2.03

Try (3) 7/8 in diameter bolts at 3 in spacing

Check bolt bearing on the brace and shear strength of the bolts

Design shear strength per bolt from AISC Manual Table 7-1:

Rn/Ω = 11.9 kips/bolt

Allowable bearing strength on angles

Rn/Ω = 2.4d.t.Fu/Ω
= 13.05 kips

Allowable bearing strength on gusset

Rn/Ω = 2.4d.t.Fu/Ω
= 13.05

tearout strength on angles, edge

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 13.9 kips

tearout strength on angles, Spacing b/w Bolts:

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 22.6 kips
tearout strength on gusset, edge

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 13.9 kips

tearout strength on gusset, Spacing b/w Bolts:

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 22.6 kips

so Governing Strength is = 11.90 kips/bolt

Check Block Shear Strength Of Brace

Tension rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3a:

FuAnt/tΩ = 15.41 kips

Shear yielding component from AISC Manual Table 9-3b:

0.6FyAgv/tΩ = 91.80 kips

Shear rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3c:

0.6FuAnv/tΩ = 106.03 kips

Rn/Ω = 53.60 kips

> 19 O.K.

Check Block Shear Strength Of Plate

Tension rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3a:

FuAnt/tΩ = 15.41 kips

Shear yielding component from AISC Manual Table 9-3b:

0.6FyAgv/tΩ = 91.80 kips

Shear rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3c:

0.6FuAnv/tΩ = 101.68 kips

Rn/Ω = 53.60 kips

> 19 O.K.

the 1/2"" thick gusset plate is O.K.

OCBF BRACE - TO - BEAM CONNECTION DESIGN

Member Properties:

Bracing = 5x5x3/4"
Fy = 36 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Thickness = 0.75 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Area = 6.95 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
r = 1.49 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Lev = 1.5 in
Leh = 1.5 in
Spacing of= 3 in
Ubs = 0.8
Hole Dia. = 0.9375 in

Plate
thickness = 0.75 in
Fy = 36 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Lev = 2 in
Leh = 1.5 in
S = 3 in
Hole Dia. = 0.9375 in

bolt dia. = 0.875

n = 10

Required Tensile Strength = 105 kips

Required Compressive Strength = 149.4 kips

Determine the expected tensile strength of the brace

from AISC Seismic Provisions Table A3.1:

Ry = 1.5 (AISC TABLE A3.1)

Therefore,

Ptension = Ry*Fy*Ag/1.5
= 250 kips

for the brace , the required strength of the bracing connection when the brace is in tension:

Pu = 0.7Emh
 = 175 kips

For 60% Ca= 105 kips

Determined the expected strength in compression of the brace:

the critical stress , Fcr

Length of = 6 ft

Kl//r = 48.32

4.71*(E/Ry= 109.15

Fe = 3.14^2*E/(Kl/r)^2
= 122.45

Fcr = 44.90 ksi

the expected compressive strength of brace

Pcomp. = 1.14Fcr*Ag
= 355.73 kips
Pa = 0.7Emh
= 249.0 kips

For 60% Ca= 149.4 kips

Brace-to-Gusset Connection Design

Using AISC Manual Table 7-3 for 7/8” in.-diameter ASTM A490 (Group A) In Single Shear With Standard Holes

Available Strength of = 16.2 kips/bolt

Rn/Ω = 16.2 kips/bolt

nreq'd = Pa/Rn/Ω
= 9.22

Try (10) 1 in diameter bolts at 3 in spacing

Check bolt bearing on the brace and shear strength of the bolts

Design shear strength per bolt from AISC Manual Table 7-1:

Rn/Ω = 16.2 kips/bolt

Allowable bearing strength on angles

Rn/Ω = 2.4d.t.Fu/Ω
= 45.675 kips

Allowable bearing strength on gusset

Rn/Ω = 2.4d.t.Fu/Ω
= 45.68

tearout strength on angles, edge

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 26.9 kips

tearout strength on angles, Spacing b/w Bolts:

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 66.1 kips

tearout strength on gusset, edge

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 40.0 kips

tearout strength on gusset, Spacing b/w Bolts:

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 66.1 kips

so Governing Strength is = 16.20 kips/bolt

Check Block Shear Strength Of Brace

Tension rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3a:

FuAnt/tΩ = 43.50 kips

Shear yielding component from AISC Manual Table 9-3b:

0.6FyAgv/tΩ = 461.70 kips

Shear rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3c:

0.6FuAnv/tΩ = 495.90 kips
Rn/Ω = 252.60 kips
> 149 O.K.

Check Block Shear Strength Of Plate

Tension rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3a:

FuAnt/tΩ = 43.50 kips

Shear yielding component from AISC Manual Table 9-3b:

0.6FyAgv/tΩ = 469.80 kips

Shear rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3c:

0.6FuAnv/tΩ = 495.90 kips

Rn/Ω = 256.65 kips

> 149 O.K.

check the gusset compression buckling strength

using the whitmore section as discussed in the AISC Manual Part 9,

lw = 2*l*tan30ᴼ
34.6 in
the radius of gyration of the gusset plate buckling in weak direction

r = t/12^0.5
= 0.217 in

the average length of gusset plate beyond the connection on the whitmore width is app.11.5 in. for fixed-fixed buckling conditio

KL/r = 34.53

from aisc manual table 4-22 , the available critical stress is:

Fcr/Ω = 18.7 ksi

the allowable compressive strength is

Rn/Ω = Fcr*Ag/Ω
= 485.55 ksi ≥ 149 O.K.

the 3/4"" thick gusset plate is O.K.

h Standard Holes
r fixed-fixed buckling condition, k = 0.65 and
OCBF BRACE - TO - BEAM CONNECTION DESIGN

Member Properties:

Bracing = (2)5x5x5/8"
Fy = 36 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Thickness = 1.25 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Area = 11.8 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
r = 2.11 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Lev = 1.5 in
Leh = 2.5 in
S = 1.5 in
g = 1.75 in
Ubs = 0.8
Hole Dia. = 0.9375 in

Plate
thickness = 1.25 in
Fy = 36 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Lev = 2 in
Leh = 1.5 in
S = 1.5 in
g = 1.75 in
Hole Dia. = 0.9375 in

bolt dia. = 0.875

n = 8

Required Tensile Strength = 178 kips

Required Compressive Strength = 106.3 kips

Determine the expected tensile strength of the brace

from AISC Seismic Provisions Table A3.1:

Ry = 1.5 (AISC TABLE A3.1)

Therefore,

Ptension = Ry*Fy*Ag/1.5
= 425 kips

for the brace , the required strength of the bracing connection when the brace is in tension:
Pu = 0.7Emh
= 297 kips

For 60% Capacity = 178 kips

Determined the expected strength in compression of the brace:

the critical stress , Fcr

Length of member = 20.3 ft

Kl//r = 115.45

4.71*(E/Ry/Fy)^0.5 = 109.15

Fe = 3.14^2*E/(Kl/r)^2
= 21.45

Fcr = 18.81 ksi

the expected compressive strength of brace

Pcomp. = 1.14Fcr*Ag
= 253.08 kips
Pa = 0.7Emh
= 177.2 kips

For 60% Capacity = 106.3 kips

Brace-to-Gusset Connection Design

Using AISC Manual Table 7-3 for 7/8” in.-diameter ASTM A490 (Group A) In Double Shear With Standard Holes

Available Strength of bolt = 32.5 kips/bolt

Rn/Ω = 32.5 kips/bolt

nreq'd = Pa/Rn/Ω
= 5.49

Try (8) A490 7/8" in diameter bolts at 3 in spacing

Check bolt bearing on the brace and shear strength of the bolts

Design shear strength per bolt from AISC Manual Table 7-1:
Rn/Ω = 32.5 kips/bolt

Allowable bearing strength on angles

Rn/Ω = 2.4d.t.Fu/Ω
= 76.125 kips

Allowable bearing strength on gusset

Rn/Ω = 2.4d.t.Fu/Ω
= 76.13

tearout strength on angles, edge

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 44.9 kips

tearout strength on angles, Spacing b/w Bolts:

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 55.7 kips

tearout strength on gusset, edge

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 66.6 kips

tearout strength on gusset, Spacing b/w Bolts:

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 55.7 kips

so Governing Strength is = 32.50 kips/bolt

Check Block Shear Strength Of Brace

Tension rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3a:

FuAnt/tΩ = 54.38 kips

Shear yielding component from AISC Manual Table 9-3b:

0.6FyAgv/tΩ = 594.00 kips

Shear rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3c:

0.6FuAnv/tΩ = 783.00 kips
Rn/Ω = 324.19 kips
> 178 O.K.

Check Block Shear Strength Of Plate

Tension rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3a:

FuAnt/tΩ = 54.38 kips

Shear yielding component from AISC Manual Table 9-3b:

0.6FyAgv/tΩ = 567.00 kips

Shear rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3c:

0.6FuAnv/tΩ = 739.50 kips

Rn/Ω = 310.69 kips

> 178 O.K.

check the gusset compression buckling strength

using the whitmore section as discussed in the AISC Manual Part 9,

lw = 2*l*tan30ᴼ
16.2 in
the radius of gyration of the gusset plate buckling in weak direction

r = t/12^0.5
= 0.361 in

the average length of gusset plate beyond the connection on the whitmore width is app.15.5 in. for fixed-fixed buckling conditio

KL/r = 27.92

from aisc manual table 4-22 , the available critical stress is:

Fcr/Ω = 20.7 ksi

the allowable compressive strength is

Rn/Ω = Fcr*Ag/Ω
= 418.04 ksi ≥ 106.29269 O.K.

1-1/4" thick gusset plate is O.K.

 18.828821

ndard Holes Using AISC Manual Table 7-3 for ¾” in.-diameter ASTM A325 (Group A) slip critical bolts
in double shear, Class B faying surfaces, oversized holes in the gusset, and standard boles
in the brace, the available shear strength and the required number of bolls is:
d-fixed buckling condition, k = 0.65 and
 oup A) slip critical bolts
et, and standard boles
OCBF BRACE - TO - BEAM CONNECTION DESIGN

Member Properties:

Bracing = (2)6x6x3/4"
Fy = 36 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Thickness = 1.5 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Area = 16.9 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
r = 2.54 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Lev = 1.5 in
Leh = 2.5 in
S = 1.5 in
g = 1.75 in
Ubs = 0.8
Hole Dia. = 0.9375 in

Plate
thickness = 1.5 in
Fy = 36 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Lev = 2 in
Leh = 1.5 in
S = 1.5 in
g = 1.75 in
Hole Dia. = 0.9375 in

bolt dia. = 0.875

n = 10

Required Tensile Strength = 256 kips

Required Compressive Strength = 220.6 kips

Determine the expected tensile strength of the brace

from AISC Seismic Provisions Table A3.1:

Ry = 1.5 (AISC TABLE A3.1)

Therefore,

Ptension = Ry*Fy*Ag/1.5
= 608 kips

for the brace , the required strength of the bracing connection when the brace is in tension:
Pu = 0.7Emh
= 426 kips

For 60% Capacity = 256 kips

Determined the expected strength in compression of the brace:

the critical stress , Fcr

Length of member = 20.3 ft

Kl//r = 95.91

4.71*(E/Ry/Fy)^0.5 = 109.15

Fe = 3.14^2*E/(Kl/r)^2
= 31.09

Fcr = 27.26 ksi

the expected compressive strength of brace

Pcomp. = 1.14Fcr*Ag
= 525.24 kips
Pa = 0.7Emh
= 367.7 kips

For 60% Capacity = 220.6 kips

Brace-to-Gusset Connection Design

Using AISC Manual Table 7-3 for 7/8” in.-diameter ASTM A490 (Group A) In Double Shear With Standard Holes

Available Strength of bolt = 32.5 kips/bolt

Rn/Ω = 32.5 kips/bolt

nreq'd = Pa/Rn/Ω
= 7.86

Try (10) A490 7/8" in diameter bolts at 3 in spacing

Check bolt bearing on the brace and shear strength of the bolts

Design shear strength per bolt from AISC Manual Table 7-1:
Rn/Ω = 32.5 kips/bolt

Allowable bearing strength on angles

Rn/Ω = 2.4d.t.Fu/Ω
= 91.35 kips

Allowable bearing strength on gusset

Rn/Ω = 2.4d.t.Fu/Ω
= 91.35

tearout strength on angles, edge

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 53.8 kips

tearout strength on angles, Spacing b/w Bolts:

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 66.9 kips

tearout strength on gusset, edge

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 79.9 kips

tearout strength on gusset, Spacing b/w Bolts:

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 66.9 kips

so Governing Strength is = 32.50 kips/bolt

Check Block Shear Strength Of Brace

Tension rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3a:

FuAnt/tΩ = 65.25 kips

Shear yielding component from AISC Manual Table 9-3b:

0.6FyAgv/tΩ = 907.20 kips

Shear rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3c:

0.6FuAnv/tΩ = 1200.60 kips
Rn/Ω = 486.23 kips
> 256 O.K.

Check Block Shear Strength Of Plate

Tension rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3a:

FuAnt/tΩ = 65.25 kips

Shear yielding component from AISC Manual Table 9-3b:

0.6FyAgv/tΩ = 874.80 kips

Shear rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3c:

0.6FuAnv/tΩ = 1148.40 kips

Rn/Ω = 470.03 kips

> 256 O.K.

check the gusset compression buckling strength

using the whitmore section as discussed in the AISC Manual Part 9,

lw = 2*l*tan30ᴼ
20.2 in
the radius of gyration of the gusset plate buckling in weak direction

r = t/12^0.5
= 0.433 in

the average length of gusset plate beyond the connection on the whitmore width is app.15.5 in. for fixed-fixed buckling conditio

KL/r = 23.27

from aisc manual table 4-22 , the available critical stress is:

Fcr/Ω = 20.7 ksi

the allowable compressive strength is

Rn/Ω = Fcr*Ag/Ω
= 627.05 ksi ≥ 220.60259 O.K.

1-1/2" thick gusset plate is O.K.

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ndard Holes Using AISC Manual Table 7-3 for ¾” in.-diameter ASTM A325 (Group A) slip critical bolts
in double shear, Class B faying surfaces, oversized holes in the gusset, and standard boles
in the brace, the available shear strength and the required number of bolls is:
d-fixed buckling condition, k = 0.65 and
 oup A) slip critical bolts
et, and standard boles
OCBF BRACE - TO - BEAM CONNECTION DESIGN

Member Properties:

Bracing = WT5X44
Fy = 50 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Fu = 65 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Thickness = 0.99 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Area = 5.42 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
r = 1.27 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Lev = 1.5 in
Leh = 1.5 in
Spacing of Bolt = 3 in
Ubs = 0.8
Hole Dia. = 0.9375 in

Plate
thickness = 1 in
Fy = 36 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Lev = 2 in
Leh = 1.5 in
S = 3 in
Hole Dia. = 0.9375 in

bolt dia. = 0.875

n = 10

Required Tensile Strength = 65 kips

Required Compressive Strength = 65 kips

Determine the expected tensile strength of the brace

from AISC Seismic Provisions Table A3.1:

Ry = 1.5 (AISC TABLE A3.1)

Therefore,

Ptension = Ry*Fy*Ag/1.5
= 271 kips

for the brace , the required strength of the bracing connection when the brace is in tension:

Pu = 0.7Emh
 = 190 kips

For 60% Capacity = 114 kips

Determined the expected strength in compression of the brace:

the critical stress , Fcr

Length of member = 6 ft

Kl//r = 56.69

4.71*(E/Ry/Fy)^0.5 = 92.62

Fe = 3.14^2*E/(Kl/r)^2
= 88.96

Fcr = 52.70 ksi

the expected compressive strength of brace

Pcomp. = 1.14Fcr*Ag
= 325.63 kips
Pa = 0.7Emh
= 227.9 kips

For 60% Capacity = 136.8 kips

Given strength of connection = 65 kips

Brace-to-Gusset Connection Design

Using AISC Manual Table 7-3 for 7/8” in.-diameter ASTM A490 (Group A)
In Single Shear With Standard Holes

Available Strength of bolt = 16.2 kips/bolt

Rn/Ω = 16.2 kips/bolt

nreq'd = Pa/Rn/Ω
= 4.01

Try (6) 1 in diameter bolts at 3 in spacing

Check bolt bearing on the brace and shear strength of the bolts

Design shear strength per bolt from AISC Manual Table 7-1:
Rn/Ω = 16.2 kips/bolt

Allowable bearing strength on angles

Rn/Ω = 2.4d.t.Fu/Ω
= 67.5675 kips

Allowable bearing strength on gusset

Rn/Ω = 2.4d.t.Fu/Ω
= 60.90

tearout strength on angles, edge

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 39.8 kips

tearout strength on angles, Spacing b/w Bolts:

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 97.7 kips

tearout strength on gusset, edge

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 53.3 kips

tearout strength on gusset, Spacing b/w Bolts:

Rn/Ω = 1.2.t.Lc.Fu/Ω
= 88.1 kips

so Governing Strength is = 16.20 kips/bolt

Check Block Shear Strength Of Brace

Tension rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3a:

FuAnt/tΩ = 64.35 kips

Shear yielding component from AISC Manual Table 9-3b:

0.6FyAgv/tΩ = 846.45 kips

Shear rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3c:

0.6FuAnv/tΩ = 733.59 kips
Rn/Ω = 398.97 kips
> 65 O.K.

Check Block Shear Strength Of Plate

Tension rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3a:

FuAnt/tΩ = 58.00 kips

Shear yielding component from AISC Manual Table 9-3b:

0.6FyAgv/tΩ = 626.40 kips

Shear rupture component from AISC Manual Table 9-3c:

0.6FuAnv/tΩ = 661.20 kips

Rn/Ω = 342.20 kips

> 65 O.K.

check the gusset compression buckling strength

using the whitmore section as discussed in the AISC Manual Part 9,

lw = 2*l*tan30ᴼ
34.6 in
the radius of gyration of the gusset plate buckling in weak direction

r = t/12^0.5
= 0.289 in

the average length of gusset plate beyond the connection on

the whitmore width is app.11.5 in. for fixed-fixed buckling condition, k = 0.65 and
KL/r = 25.89

from aisc manual table 4-22 , the available critical stress is:

Fcr/Ω = 18.7 ksi

the allowable compressive strength is

Rn/Ω = Fcr*Ag/Ω
= 647.39 ksi ≥ 65 O.K.

the 3/4"" thick gusset plate is O.K.

OCBF BRACE - TO - BEAM CONNECTION DESIGN

Member Properties:

Bracing = W10x49
Fy = 50 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Fu = 65 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Thickness = 0.34 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Area = 14.4 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
r = 2.54 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)

Plate
thickness = 1 in
Fy = 36 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)

Required Tensile Strength = 100 kips

Required Compressive Strength = 100 kips

Determine the expected tensile strength of the brace

from AISC Seismic Provisions Table A3.1:

Ry = 1.1 (AISC TABLE A3.1)

Therefore,

Ptension = Ry*Fy*Ag/1.5
= 528 kips

for the brace , the required strength of the bracing connection when the brace is in tension:

Pu = 0.7Emh
= 370 kips

For 60% Capacity = 222 kips

Determined the expected strength in compression of the brace:

the critical stress , Fcr

Length of member = 6 ft

Kl/r = 28.35
4.71*(E/Ry/Fy)^0.5 = 108.15

Fe = 3.14^2*E/(Kl/r)^2
= 355.84

Fcr = 51.55 ksi

the expected compressive strength of brace

Pcomp. = 1.14Fcr*Ag/1.5
= 564.21 kips
Pa = 0.7Emh
= 394.9 kips

For 60% Capacity = 237.0 kips

Given strength of connection = 100 kips

Brace-to-Gusset Connection Design

Rn/Ω = 0.928Dl

try 1/4" size weld

weld size = 0.25 in

l = 26.94
= 7 in

check block shear rupture of the gusset plate

the available strength is

Rn = 0.6FuAnv + UbsFuAnt
≤ 0.6FyAgv + UbsFuAnt

Fu*Ant*t = 288

0.6*Fy*Agv*t = 10886.4

0.6*Fu*Anv*t = 17539.2

Rn/Ω = 5587.20 kips

> 100 O.K.

check the gusset compression buckling strength

using the whitmore section as discussed in the AISC Manual Part 9,

lw = 2*l*tan30ᴼ
8.1 in
the radius of gyration of the gusset plate buckling in weak direction

r = t/12^0.5
= 10.392 in

the average length of gusset plate beyond the connection on the whitmore width is
app.25 in. for fixed-fixed buckling condition, k = 0.65 and

KL/r = 0.47

from aisc manual table 4-22 , the available critical stress is:

Fcr/Ω = 20.7 ksi

the allowable compressive strength is

Rn/Ω = Fcr*Ag/Ω
= 6019.73 ksi ≥ 100 O.K.

the 1-1/4" thick gusset plate is O.K.

determine the forces at the gusset to beam interface

Va = 70.70 kips

Na = 70.70 kips

try 3/8" size weld

weld size = 0.375 in

l = 6.35
= 17 in O.K.
OCBF BRACE - TO - BEAM CONNECTION DESIGN

Member Properties:

Bracing = WT5X44
Fy = 50 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Fu = 65 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-4)
Thickness = 0.99 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
Area = 5.42 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)
r = 1.27 in (AISC TABLE 1-7)

Plate
thickness = 1 in
Fy = 36 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC TABLE 2-5)

Required Tensile Strength = 65 kips

Required Compressive Strength = 65 kips

Determine the expected tensile strength of the brace

from AISC Seismic Provisions Table A3.1:

Ry = 1.5 (AISC TABLE A3.1)

Therefore,

Ptension = Ry*Fy*Ag/1.5
= 271 kips

for the brace , the required strength of the bracing connection when the brace is in tension:

Pu = 0.7Emh
= 190 kips

For 60% Capacity = 114 kips

Determined the expected strength in compression of the brace:

the critical stress , Fcr

Length of member = 6 ft

Kl//r = 56.69
4.71*(E/Ry/Fy)^0.5 = 92.62

Fe = 3.14^2*E/(Kl/r)^2
= 88.96

Fcr = 52.70 ksi

the expected compressive strength of brace

Pcomp. = 1.14Fcr*Ag
= 325.63 kips
Pa = 0.7Emh
= 227.9 kips

For 60% Capacity = 136.8 kips

Given strength of connection = 65 kips

Brace-to-Gusset Connection Design

Rn/Ω = 0.928Dl

try 3/8" size weld

weld size = 0.375 in

l = 11.67
= 20 in

check block shear rupture of the gusset plate

the available strength is

Rn = 0.6FuAnv + UbsFuAnt
≤ 0.6FyAgv + UbsFuAnt

Fu*Ant*t = 0

0.6*Fy*Agv*t = 50112

0.6*Fu*Anv*t = 0

Rn/Ω = 0.00 kips

> 65 NOT O.K.

check the gusset compression buckling strength

using the whitmore section as discussed in the AISC Manual Part 9,

lw = 2*l*tan30ᴼ
23.1 in
the radius of gyration of the gusset plate buckling in weak direction

r = t/12^0.5
= 10.392 in

the average length of gusset plate beyond the connection on the whitmore width is
app.25 in. for fixed-fixed buckling condition, k = 0.65 and

KL/r = 0.47

from aisc manual table 4-22 , the available critical stress is:

Fcr/Ω = 20.7 ksi

the allowable compressive strength is

Rn/Ω = Fcr*Ag/Ω
= 17199.22 ksi ≥ 0 O.K.

the 1-1/4" thick gusset plate is O.K.

determine the forces at the gusset to beam interface

Va = 45.96 kips

Na = 45.96 kips

try 3/8" size weld

weld size = 0.375 in

l = 4.13
= 17 in O.K.